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6Jul/100

Where To Find 10 Fly Fishing Tips In A Single Paragraph

Where To Find 10 Fly Fishing Tips In A Single Paragraph

When looking for information on how to fly fish, fly fishing tips or fly fishing techniques, many anglers, or anglers to be,who limit their search to books or material written ithin the last few years or decades are short-changing themselves.Fact is, many anglers continue to miss out on great fly fishing information by not reaching back into the rich history of the sport and seeking the advice and wisdom of true fly fishing pioneers.Now when I say pioneers, I'm talking about the guys who didn'thave anyone to learn from - the groundbreakers.Remember that when dry-fly fishing first made its appearance here in America from England it came without instructions.That's when anglers such as Emlyn Gill, George La Branche, Theodore Gordon and Samuel Camp, just to name a few, came up with their own set of instructions for dry-fly fishing.Yes, they were the true pioneers - and they wrote the first books about the artistry and craftsmanship of what it took to successfully fly fish in these American waters.For some strange reason, the last few generations of anglers have not been exposed to this classic fly fishing information that helped shape American dry-fly fishing.True, there are many fine fly fishing books being published today. But, for some reason, it's the story-telling aspects, only found in the older classics, that can get your blood racing and beckons you to the nearest stream or river.It's these older classics that represent the very heart and soul of fly fishing; its mystery, its allure.You've felt it, haven't you?Fly fishing classics every angler should have as part of their library include a wide array of books written by fly fishers for fly fishers and span anywhere between the early to mid 1900's.Here is a glimpse of the quality and quantity of fly fishing instructions you can find in any one of these classics. Feel how smooth and flowing they are when being told as a story, as opposed to some stuffy, boring tutorial or manual.Within these two excerpts (taken from George LaBranche's, Dry Fly and Fast Water) there are no less than 20 fishing tips; at least 10 in each paragraph!See if you can you spot them.**********************************Exercising patience, he may walk slowly and quietly into the water at the tail of the stretch and as closely as possible to the bank the fish are under. Having attained the desired position, he should remain there long enough to allow all commotion made by his entry to cease, during which time no motion of the rod should be made, because the sight of any moving object will send the now alert trout scurrying, while the ripples will make him uneasy for a short time only. The horizontal cast should be used if possible. The fly should be floated down about a foot from the bank, and it should not be retrieved until it has traveled more than half the distance between the angler and the spot where it alighted....When satisfied that no trout are within the section covered by the fly, the angler should lengthen his line and fish the fly a few feet above-always permitting the fly to travel over the water already fished. He should continue this until the maximum line that can be handled neatly without moving from the original position is being cast. When the line becomes unwieldy (in this method and position it is courting failure to attempt anything over thirty-five to forty feet, even if one is expert) an advance may be made a few yards up-stream as closely to the bank as the depth of the water and free casting space will permit. As it is quite possible-and likely, too-that a trout has been under the fly all the while, but was not interested in it, the angler's advance will drive him ahead, and indications of this should be sharply looked for. The discovery of the fish will save much valuable time, for in that case the immediate stretch may be abandoned, because any fish above the one seen will have certainly taken alarm at the actions of his ! fellow and will have lost all desire to feed for some time.**********************************How did you do? And, that's just within 2 paragraphs! Imagine the number of tips you'll find throughout an entire book!Reading the early American fly fishing classics is a must for all anglers who are passionate about learning as much as they can about the world's oldest outdoor sport.Remember, it is from these now classic books that America learned how to fly fish using the dry-fly. Surely, these books haven't lost the capacity to continue to teach more generations the art and craft of fly fishing.Don Berthiaume has uncovered fly fishing tips and techniques that were almost lost forever. To discover more about fly fishing, and claim your free, 4-part mini-course, visit this site:
Fly Fishing

3Jul/100

Internet Business Model For Selling A Single, Unique Product – E-Books

Internet Business Model For Selling A Single, Unique Product

An e-book is a single, unique product. It's unique because
no 2 authors can write exactly the same book since it will
contain each author's own knowledge, personal experiences
and other things not known to the other.When you have a single, unique product, you can sell it
directly off your SINGLE-PAGE web site. You want this page
to focus on selling this single product. There'll be NO
other links on this page except to your ORDER FORM.Your main objective is to make the Prospect do one thing
and one thing only - DECIDE whether to buy your product or
not.To achieve this goal, your web site will answer 4 simple
questions in your Prospects' minds:1. Why should I buy this PRODUCT in the first place?
======================================Show the BENEFITS that will go to HIM if he does.He doesn't care what you think of it. He only cares what he
can get out of it. If the benefits listed don't appeal to
him, you'll have no sale. It doesn't matter how well you
answer the next 3 questions if this first question is not
answered.If you've done a good job here in his mind, he'll then ask
the next question.2. Why should I buy it from YOU?
===============================If your product appeals to him, why should he buy it from
you and not somebody else with a similar product?You can do this by:a) Demonstrating that YOUR product is really different
======================================Describe some of your contents that you know are not in
your competitors' books. If it's different enough, you have
a higher chance of being chosen.b) Proving that you have CREDIBILITY
======================================Show your experience and qualifications. You can also
include testimonials from your previous customers.
Verifiable testimonials (those with web site addresses)
have greater weight than those that simply states some
initials and a place (for example, "J.R., Texas").3. Why should I PAY you what you want for it?
========================================Prove to your Customer that your product is worth $1,000 to
me, and I may pay $1,000 for it. However, tell me that
you're willing to accept only $50 for it, and your
customer's buying decision has just become easier.This is called the "bargain" factor - and it's used all the
time by savvy Internet Entrepreneurs. Of course, the VALUE
your Customer is getting MUST be what you said it is,
otherwise it wouldn't work.4. Why should I buy it NOW?
==========================This is the final hurdle. Your Customer must be compelled
to act NOW. If there's no urgency to buy from you when he's
at your web site, he'll likely take his time to decide.
He'll think, "I'll come back to this site later" - but
almost always he won't. This is the case because there are
usually other more important things occupying his mind than
the thought of buying your book from you.When he leaves without buying, you'll usually have lost him
as a Customer. Thus pressuring him to act WHILE he's at
your web site will increase your conversion rate.=======
SUMMARY
=======Your Killer Sales Letter must answer the above 4 questions
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14Jun/100

Replacing Aluminum Frame Single Pane Windows – Home-Improvement

Replacing Aluminum Frame Single Pane Windows

In our past articles I talked about all the steps required to properly replace your old wood sash windows with energy efficient vinyl windows. I told you how to measure for the new windows. Then we discussed the removal of the wood sashes and parting bead. Finally, I told you how to install, seal, and trim the vinyl replacement windows. But, what if those old windows in your home are made of aluminum instead of wood? Is the process the same? No, it's not the same at all. So, the next few articles are going to explain the differences between replacing wood windows versus aluminum windows.When discussing the proper frame style for replacing the wood sash windows, I explained the difference between new construction frames versus replacement frames. When replacing aluminum windows, there is another option we have to consider regarding frame style. It's called a "retrofit" frame. Let's go over each frame type. First, we have the new construction frame with the nailing fin. If you choose to go this route, you have to remove the exterior around each window opening, pull out the nails holding the aluminum window to the studs, nail in the new vinyl window, apply flashing, caulk, and re-install the exterior around each window.(I get tired just talking about it!)In addition to being a whole lot of labor, you can run into major problems trying to install the exterior product around each window opening. If your home has stucco, you have to try and match the rest of the stucco. It can be done, but not by you. Even most professional stucco guys can't get a perfect match. What if you have wood siding? Well, you can cut away 2" of the siding around each window to get to the nail fin, then you can apply 1 X 2 or 1 X 3 trim around each window. Certainly not as much work as the stucco home, but probably more work than the average homeowner cares to tackle. What if each window is surrounded by brick? Let's not even go there! You would have to remove the bricks, then re-install them all when finished.Trust me, you don't want to replace your old aluminum windows with new construction vinyl windows. You want to use either the replacement frame like the one used to replace the wood sash windows, or something called a retrofit frame, that is popular in the west where stucco is a common exterior. Since the procedure for measuring is the same regardless of the frame style chosen, this article will discuss the proper measuring procedure, and future articles will explain the difference in the installation process for replacement versus retrofit.If you look at the portion of the aluminum frame that goes around the window opening into your surrounding walls, you will see three separate "legs" that form two pockets. The outside leg and the center leg form the first pocket. Your screen and stationary panel will be in this pocket. The center leg and inside leg form the second pocket, and your sliding panel is in that pocket. Find the "leg" that is the widest on all four sides. When measuring the width, run your tape measure from the widest leg on the left to the widest leg on the right. This should be the narrowest measurement. Then, subtract 3/8" from that measurement. This is the width of the replacement window. Measure the height the same way. When measuring the height, measure as close to the center of the window as possible. This is especially important on windows wider than six feet, because the top wood header has a tendency to sag over time, making the center of the opening the narrowest. You don't need to deduct 3/8" from the height like you did on the width. 1/4" is fine. These are the dimensions you use when ordering your vinyl window. If you have any picture windows(windows without a vent panel), there will only be two legs and one pocket. You still measure the same way.Next week I will discuss whether your home is a candidate for retrofit frames or replacement frames...John Rocco has been installing replacement windows since 1978. To learn more, visit How To Install Windows